The Madīnian Polity: Visions of Islamic Governance
Key Dates
| 11/12/20 | Registration is OPEN |
| 15/01/21 | First Discussion |
Date
17 Jamadil akhir 1442 – 26 Sha’ban 1442
15 January 2021 – 9 April 2021
Every Friday
Time
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue
Māwardi Global Classroom,
Level 1, Institute of Policy Studies,
ILIA Building,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Introduction
This is a 12-discussion, Master’s level course towards understanding the epistemological underpinnings of an Islamic System of Governance (ISG). Based on the Prophetic Madīnian Polity, participants will delve into the concept of Islamic Governance, the application of such a system, its challenges and potentials, beyond the theoretical, and into its operationalisation in the contemporary context.
Successful participants will be able to understand the operational dynamics, and strategies, towards achieving the objectives (Maqāṣid) of an Islamic System of Governance in a multi-religious and multi-cultural contemporary context.
Discussion Topics
| D1 Madīnian Polity |
| D2 The Maqāsid of the Sharī’ah |
| D3 The Concept of State |
| D4 The Theology of Governance |
| D5 Governance & Juristic Opinion |
| D6 Value-Driven Governance |
| D7 Governance & the Cultural Context |
| D8 Obligations, Roles & Responsibilities |
| D9 The IG Delivery System |
| D10 Non-Muslims in an ISG |
| D11 The Concept of Shūrā |
| D12 Of Leaders and Leadership |
Important Information
Fees and Registration
| Category | Price |
| Students/UBD Staff | BND150.00 |
| UBD Alumni | BND300.00 |
| Public Individual | BND500.00 |
| Online participants | BND600.00 |
Location
Institute of Policy Studies
Contact Details
For further information, please contace +673 8600 359, or alternatively you may contact safwan.azmi@ubd.edu.bn